Hawkweed and roses

Normally I don't photograph macros in full sunlight. They wash out, and can look downright bad.
But what do you do when your subject only blooms in full sunlight?
Don't fight it,embrace it. Get on your belly, grab your longest lens, and shoot.

And if you want roses.

Summer morning

On what rare clear days we've had this year, I've been awake at 4am. It does make the day longer, but it's summer,and this is Maine.

Lupines

Lupines are in full bloom in Rangeley. With plenty of rainfall, they are looking the best that they have in years.
There is fields full, not small isolated patches,and the air is heady with their scent.
Summer is here.

Maine Nature News

Here in Maine, we are lucky to have a weekly report on nature. From people in the state , reports are sent in detailing what has been seen. There are only one other report like it in the country and that is in Vermont. Well, during the recent flooding up in Aroostook County, FEMA, used MNN's"Black Fly Report" for their people.
It's a great resource . FEMA thought so too, they gave the publisher, Robin Follette, a certificate of appreciation. Congratulations Robin!

Day after

I lay in bed last night listening to an approaching storm. As the sky darkened ,thunder rolled over the land and an occasional flash of lightning could be seen. I love adverse weather, it animates,enriches and gives depth to the land. And I'm a sucker for fog. But for the past week or so, we've had a upper level low hanging around, which meant a lot of rain, and thunderstorms. Which all seemed to come over western Maine. Enough is enough. Lakes,rivers and streams are full . Mosquitoes are over abundant, but oddly the blackflies which usually make the area unpleasant in June aren't that bad.
I live on the edge of town. The wild edge. More nature than houses.